Social Sciences & Human Services

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Students in this area value helping, nurturing, and caring for others.  They have aptitudes for cooperation, communicating, teaching, training, advocacy, and human relations. Many majors in this area examine social issues and systems to better understand how to help others and foster change.

You should consider taking ENGL 1010 (or ENGL 2010 if you have credit for 1010) in your first semester. We also recommend USU 1010 for students in their first semester of college. For many majors, it is also important that you take a math class early to put you on the correct math track - see your advisor if you have any questions.

Human Services Track

This is a pathway to improving the well-being of individuals and communities by providing support, resources, and care in areas of social services, health, and advocacy. Many students in this area are motivated to help others, demonstrate empathy and seek to make a positive influence in their communities.

Peoples & Society Track

This is a pathway for individuals with an aptitude for cooperation, communication, training, advocacy, and human relations. Many students in this area may consider themselves to be friendly, responsible, patient, and tactful, and have an interest in writing or thinking. 

Teaching Track

This is a pathway for individuals with aptitude for cooperation, communication, training, advocacy, and human relations. Many students in this area may consider themselves to be friendly, responsible, patient, tactful, and interested in working with children or young people.

Exploratory courses for students interested in teaching will vary depending on the major - we recommend consulting your advisor.